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Wildlife & Species
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Creature Feature: Lined Seahorse
With nearly 50 species of seahorse calling our ocean home, it was hard to pick just one for this creature... View Article
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The Amazing World of Plankton
When asked what lives in the ocean we might think of animals like coral, whales, fish, or turtles, and might... View Article
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Creature Feature: Googly-Eyed Stubby Squid
No, this creature feature is not a joke. In 2016, researchers on the E/V Nautilus brought the googly-eyed stubby squid... View Article
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Creature Feature: Lemon Sharks
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Creature Feature: Northern Elephant Seals
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Creature Feature: Spiny Lobster
When you think of lobsters, you probably think of a long crustacean with large claws, antennae, and fanned, muscular tails —... View Article
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Shark Fun Facts
Need to brush up on some shark facts for your next lightning round of ocean trivia? We’ve got you covered! ... View Article
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The Difference Between Sharks and Dolphins
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Creature Feature: Nurse Shark
One of the world’s more unique shark species and considered one of the more docile species of shark, this week’s... View Article